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Students may choose from one of the our six World Regions minor degree programs in
African Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Islamic World Studies, Latin American
Studies, and Russian & Eurasian Studies.

Colloquia

We sponsor colloquia in order to help faculty members, graduate students, and the
general public keep abreast of intellectual developments within academic disciplines
concerned with international studies. Affording scholars the opportunity to present
their current research and inviting public officials from the U.S. and other countries to offer their insights,
our colloquia provides a forum for critical review and discussion.

We promote the exchange of ideas and the examination of new contributions to knowledge
through its academic conferences. In addition to hosting our own conferences, we sponsor
and provides financial and administrative support to a number of other academic convocations.

University faculty whose research or teaching interests include international and
cross-cultural issues are encouraged to apply for Faculty Associate status. USC system faculty and faculty at other academic institutions within a 100-mile
radius of USC-Columbia are eligible for Faculty Associate status. Appointments are
for a two-year initial period and are renewable.

The Palmetto Forum is a world affairs luncheon seminar designed to stimulate the discussion
of international issues within the Columbia, SC professional and USC student community.
The Palmetto Forum meets monthly during the academic year at Columbia's Palmetto Club.
The forum's membership has expanded to over 300 subscribers, among them some of Columbia's
most prominent citizens.